Lyr Req/Add: Cullercoats Bay

Subject: LYRICS : Cullercoats bay
From:
Date: 17 May 98 - 07:37 AM

Help - I have a set of lyrics from childhood memories but would like to check them against another version

Subject: RE: LYRICS : Cullercoats bay
From: rich r
Date: 18 May 98 - 08:41 PM

could ya post the ones ya have

rich r

Subject: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Dave (Bridge)
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:31 AM

Has anyone got the tune and lyrics for this song written in the late 1800s?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: alex s
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:34 AM

I am intrigued - I went to John Street School, but I never heard that song, although we did sing a number of local songs.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: bill\sables
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 09:43 AM

The only one I know is Cullercoats Fish Lass
Bill

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: The Doctor
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:49 AM

The Northumbria Anthology includes a recording of a song by this name:
http://www.northumbriaanthology.com/songs.htm
Unfortunately is it part of a 10 disc set, but it's worth having anyway. I believe Owen Brannigan has also recorded it.
It's listed elsewhere, on the 'Wor Geordie Dialect' site, as composed by Jack Robson, but no sign so far of the words.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Sarah
Date: 16 Mar 10 - 01:23 PM

I have!!!!
In many strange lands o'er the ocean I've been
And countless the beautiful sites I have seen
But I'm a Tynesider and I proudly must say
I've seen nothing finer, than Cullercoats Bay.

Is that the one???
I have the sheet music after singing it at Cullercoats Primary School

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: alex s
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 10:43 AM

Hi Guest Sarah
I went there too.
PM me some details - when you were there etc

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Eileen
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 03:21 PM

Hi Dave
I haven't got the tune for this but it was recorded by Dennis Weatherley on Songs of Northumbia LP.

Eileen

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 12:57 PM

The British Library has the sheet music for a song called CULLERCOATS BAY by J. G. Robson, ©1950.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Dave (Bridge)
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 06:28 AM

Thanks all. I managed to get it via a certain Mr Handle, start that he is

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 10:18 AM

Dave, if you could post the lyrics you found, a number of us would be interested.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Brian Gallon
Date: 23 Mar 10 - 07:30 PM

I've known this song for many years. It is a beautiful tuneful song, and one which rightly boasts about the North East Coast.    Unfortunately I only know the first verse!   (Slightly different words to those that Sarah Guest quoted - above).
Can someone please let me have the lyrics of the whole song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Guest Denis C
Date: 13 May 10 - 04:21 PM

Recorded by Owen Brannigan/Gerald Moore - 'Folk Songs from Northumbria' superb. Usually a few copies of the record (45rpm)on Ebay

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,JEM
Date: 16 May 10 - 03:56 PM

Hey!
Does anyone have the lyrics or sheet music for this classic song?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: alex s
Date: 16 May 10 - 05:17 PM

There are 3 copies for sale on ebay @ £9.99

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 16 May 10 - 09:33 PM

I might have the lp but where is it in the spew who knows....will czech

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 May 10 - 06:49 PM

Dave (Bridge) - I can't help wondering if Jim Mageean might not know this, as he lives in Cullercoats....?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 18 May 10 - 07:55 AM

Oh well close but not the right cigar

http://www.myspace.com/sawdustjacks

but maybe they know it.

Conrad

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 18 May 10 - 08:40 AM

Found the Owen Brannigan will get it downstairs and transcribe

45 Rpm E.M. I Records
Folk Songs From Northumbria
Owen Brannigan, Bass, With Gerald Moore, Piano
7EG 8551
Side I track 2

Cullercoats Bay

(Tyneside arrr. Robson)

Words and music by a Northumbrian schoolmaster, J. G. Robson, who incidentally, was born in the same village as myself not very far from Cullercoats Bay. Alas the small white houses where fisher-folk bide were demolished last yera (1959) despite tremendous local opposition. However, you can still buy lobsters and crabs, and he old lifeboat is still ready and waiting in the Ancient Harbour which modern ideas have as yet failed to alter.

And thats all he wrote.....

Conrad

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 18 May 10 - 08:45 AM

I think there is a mistake on the album cover....

no record of a J. G. Robson however he may have meant the very famous

J.P. Robson

Conrad

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 18 May 10 - 11:41 AM

Worldcat turned up this-

Cullercoats Bay.
Author:         J G Robson
Publisher:         ©1950.

Only one holding- British Library London reference

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: alex s
Date: 18 May 10 - 12:40 PM

I've found a copy in Kendal - they are sending it to me. watch this space.............

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 20 May 10 - 03:27 PM

Get me an e.mail when you post many thanks

[e-mail]

Subject: Lyr Add: CULLERCOATS BAY (J. G. Robson)
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 20 May 10 - 08:05 PM

Cullercoats Bay

In many strange lands o'er the ocean I've been,
And countless the beautiful sights I have seen,
But I'm a Tynesider, and proudly must say,
I've seen nothing finer than Cullercoats Bay.

The men who go fishing, I've met by the score,
They spin the same yarns both abroad and ashore:
But give me the language that's spoken my way,
Sweet music to exiles from Cullercoats Bay.

I love the small houses where fisher-folk bide,
So neat, and so tidy, if you peep inside:
Fresh lobsters, and crabs at the doors they display,
And sell, Canny Hinny, at Cullercoats Bay.

How well I remember those mates that I knew,
We talked on the Bank Top as sailormen do:
But when seas were raging, all ready were they,
To man the old lifeboat, at Cullercoats Bay.

And when I grow old, and go sailing no more,
I'll make for the harbour I fondly adore:
And there, in life's gloaming, with each passing day,
I'll thank the Almighty for Cullercoats Bay.

(Written by Jack Robson ('Wherever ye gang you're sure to find a Geordie' fame). He was the Headmaster at Backworth then Shiremoor school)

Source: http://www.cullercoats.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/org/pcor1.html

45 Rpm E.M. I Records
Folk Songs From Northumbria
Owen Brannigan, Bass, With Gerald Moore, Piano
7EG 8551
Side I track 2

Cullercoats Bay

(Tyneside arrr. Robson)

Words and music by a Northumbrian schoolmaster, J. G. Robson, who incidentally, was born in the same village as myself not very far from Cullercoats Bay. Alas the small white houses where fisher-folk bide were demolished last yera (1959) despite tremendous local opposition. However, you can still buy lobsters and crabs, and he old lifeboat is still ready and waiting in the Ancient Harbour which modern ideas have as yet failed to alter.

Suggested tune: The Waters of Tyne (works well butnot the Brannigan one more later)

Subject: RE: req/ADD: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 20 May 10 - 11:25 PM

I am still looking for the notation for the brannigan version
abc file or image will do

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Thanks!

Conrad

Subject: RE: req/ADD: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 22 May 10 - 11:39 AM

A source with piano has been located trouble is it is far away.
A scan would be nice....

Singin' Hinnies Book 2 : another twenty favourite songs from
the North East of England, published by Rossleigh Music in Newbiggin in
2000.

[e-mail]

Conrad

Subject: Lyr/Tune Add: CULLERCOATS BAY
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 24 May 10 - 12:28 PM

Now Complete- Lyrics and Tune in ABC by Jack Robson as sung by Owen Brannigan.

Cullercoats Bay

(Tyneside arrr. Robson)

Words and music by a Northumbrian schoolmaster, J. G. Robson, who incidentally, was born in the same village as myself not very far from Cullercoats Bay. Alas the small white houses where fisher-folk bide were demolished last year (1959) despite tremendous local opposition. However, you can still buy lobsters and crabs, and he old lifeboat is still ready and waiting in the Ancient Harbour which modern ideas have as yet failed to alter.

Suggested tune: The Waters of Tyne (works well but not the Brannigan one more later)

Robson Tune as sung by Brannigan

Abc:

Cullercoats Bay

In many strange lands o'er the ocean I've been,
And countless the beautiful sights I have seen,
But I'm a Tynesider, and proudly must say,
I've seen nothing finer than Cullercoats Bay.

The men who go fishing, I've met by the score,
They spin the same yarns both abroad and ashore:
But give me the language that's spoken my way,
Sweet music to exiles from Cullercoats Bay.

I love the small houses where fisher-folk bide,
So neat, and so tidy, if you peep inside:
Fresh lobsters, and crabs at the doors they display,
And sell, Canny Hinny, at Cullercoats Bay.

How well I remember those mates that I knew,
We talked on the Bank Top as sailormen do:
But when seas were raging, all ready were they,
To man the old lifeboat, at Cullercoats Bay.

And when I grow old, and go sailing no more,
I'll make for the harbour I fondly adore:
And there, in life's gloaming, with each passing day,
I'll thank the Almighty for Cullercoats Bay.

(Written by Jack Robson ('Wherever ye gang you're sure to find a Geordie' fame). He was the Headmaster at Backworth then Shiremoor school)

Source: http://www.cullercoats.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/org/pcor1.html

45 Rpm E.M. I Records
Folk Songs From Northumbria
Owen Brannigan, Bass, With Gerald Moore, Piano
7EG 8551
Side I track 2

Cullercoats Bay

(Tyneside arrr. Robson)

Words and music by a Northumbrian schoolmaster, J. G. Robson, who incidentally, was born in the same village as myself not very far from Cullercoats Bay. Alas the small white houses where fisher-folk bide were demolished last yera (1959) despite tremendous local opposition. However, you can still buy lobsters and crabs, and he old lifeboat is still ready and waiting in the Ancient Harbour which modern ideas have as yet failed to alter.

A Suggested tune: The Waters of Tyne (works well but not the Brannigan one more later)

Brannigan Tune Source: Singin' Hinnies Book 2 : another twenty favourite songs from the North East of England, published by Rossleigh Music in Newbiggin in 2000.

Abc of the Brannigan Tune composed by Jack Robson below
X: 1
T:Cullercoats Bay
M:3/4
L:1/4
C:Jack Robson (Headmaster Backworth, Shiremoror School)
S:As Sung by Owen Brannigan EMI Records 7EG 8551 Side 1 Track 2
K:F
|C| A> B c| F F G| A> B G| F2 E| D> E F| C F A|
c B A| G2 G | G G A| c B (A/2 G/2)| F F G|
A2 F| D> E F| C c B| A> B G| F2|

% Output from ABC2Win Version 2.1 i on 5/24/2010

url for online notation image when available soon

Subject: RE: req/ADD: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 24 May 10 - 02:16 PM

At last all is provided.....

http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladeLyrics, Notation and Midi sound cullercoats bay
y/sang/priests18.html#Cullercoats%20Bay

Conrad

Subject: RE: req/ADD: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST
Date: 24 May 10 - 04:08 PM

Fantastic - many thanks

Subject: RE: req/ADD: Cullercoats Bay
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 24 May 10 - 08:33 PM

You are most welcome loads of fun!

Conrad

Subject: RE: Lyr Req/Add: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Teresa
Date: 27 Feb 20 - 04:37 PM

Hi
this is a long shot but am hoping this thread is still open.
I am trying to get a copy of this sheet music - cullercoats bay by j. g. robson sheet music.

It was my fathers favourite song and he is from Cullercoats.

hope someone can help

Teresa

Subject: RE: Lyr Req/Add: Cullercoats Bay
From: GUEST,Starship
Date: 27 Feb 20 - 06:24 PM

It is available online at various prices.